Big Data Engineer

Big Data Engineer - Malta (Hybrid or Fully Remote) - You need to be based in Malta. iGaming Startup | Real-Time Data | Market Prediction Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. We're partnering with an ambitious Malta-based iGaming startup building next-generation platform technology from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to join early, influence core architecture, and shape how critical business metrics are defined across a real-time, event-driven platform. You'll sit at the intersection of Data Engineering transforming player activity, transactions, and event streams into trusted, scalable data products that drive business decisions. What you'll be doing: Building and owning the dbt layerDesigning scalable data models and metric definitionsWorking with real-time event data from Kafka-based systemsTurning ambiguous business requirements into robust data solutionsDriving automation and leveraging AI tools to accelerate developmentCollaborating closely with engineering, product, and commercial teams Tech Stack: JavaScalaApache KafkaSQLAWS (Athena, S3, Glue)PostgreSQLdbt What we're looking for: 5+ years in Data Engineering with experience in Java or ScalaStrong SQL and data modelling expertiseExperience with cloud data platforms and modern data toolingComfortable operating in a fast-moving startup environmentAutomation-first mindset with experience using AI coding toolsiGaming experience (player lifecycles, transactions, GGR) highly desirable Why join? Build a modern data platform from scratchHigh ownership and technical influenceWork on complex real-time data challengesJoin an ambitious, well-funded startup at a pivotal growth stageHybrid or fullty remote working in Malta Interested? Apply now or message me directly for a confidential discussion.